In our Oslo to Budapest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 34 minutes, completing the 1845km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 11min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 1845km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 11min |
22h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~332 kWh |
~333 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1845km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 33min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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